Tag: heritage from the Lord
Day 4–Don’t Fear Evil
Scripture reading for June 11: Luke 9:1-2 “And He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.” Isaiah 54:17“. .no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication is from Me., declares the Lord.”
When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He instructed them to ask: “Deliver us from evil (the evil one).” (Matthew 6:13) One of man’s basic fears is of evil and the evil one. This comes from the fall in the Garden of Eden when the serpent enticed Eve with his lie to become like God. For most this is an unspoken fear that can also bring torment.
As Jesus sent His disciples out two by two, He gave them authority over disease and demon spirits. They were to proclaim the kingdom of God as having arrived in Jesus Christ and spoil Satan’s kingdom by healing disease and sending away demonic forces. They weren’t to fear evil, but overcome evil with doing good and proclaiming victory over evil and the evil one through Jesus Christ as Lord. This was walking out the Scripture in Isaiah 54:17 by faith that no weapon of evil formed against God’s people would succeed. Through divine authority they will refute the lies of Satan. As God’s children they had an inheritance from God of His authority and His vindication through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
First responders often face forces of evil and darkness in every arena of service. The battle we face is not flesh and blood, but wicked spiritual forces in heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12) As believers in Jesus, we do not operate in fear but by faith overcome the evil with good. (Romans 12:21) We remember that we are children of God and enjoy a heritage of authority in Jesus’ Name and are made righteous by Him. Evil forces will not succeed in their lies or destruction.
Prayer: Father God, by faith I receive Your instruction to pray for daily deliverance from evil and forces of Satan. Help me to remember Whose I am and my heritage from the Lord of authority and favor. Amen.